Mile 10 - A Decade of Live Original Music in Appleton
Visit the Fox Cities this summer and experience the magic of Mile 10!
Appleton's largest original music festival celebrates 10 years.
Do you love free live music that's 100% original? If so, you MUST visit the Fox Cities for Mile of Music! Musicians from around the country are coming to the Fox Cities to share their incredible talents. On August 3rd - 6th, 2023 Appleton's largest original music festival kicks off it's 10th year! Attendees have the opportunity to enjoy shows from over 200 talented artists adding up to 700 performances. The one-mile stretch is filled with great venues that will host the shows on stages of all sizes. Access to these shows are completely free - if you are charged a cover fee at a venue, that indicates it is not an official Mile of Music Festival event.
Want to see a preview of the Mile of Music Festival? View the video below to see what it's all about!
The Line Up at Mile 10
Mile of Music Festival hosts a variety of talented artists who specialize in genres such as indie, folk-rock, soul, and bluegrass. A few artists from the Mile of Music 2023 line up include:
To view more of the line up click here (please note that the listing is still being updated in accordance with artist announcements and is subject to change).
In addition to fantastic live music, attendees can take time to discover the Downtown Appleton dining scene - from sushi and hibachi to southern comfort food and Mediterranean-Greek cuisine - you are bound to find something delicious. The downtown area is also home to a number of shops that offer clothing, jewelry, candles, sweets, local treasures and more!

The Magic of the Mile of Music Festival
Over the years, the Mile of Music Festival has become such an important event to so many people. From numerous talented performers making their start in the music industry to annual festival attendees to local Fox Cities businesses - the list of dedicated individuals is long. Last year, Rolling Stone highlighted the Mile of Music Festival as "a blueprint for how to foster emerging talent". To learn more about the Mile of Music Festival and how it plays a vital role in supporting musical talent click here.
Local Accommodations in the Fox Cities
If you're planning to visit the Greater Appleton area for the Mile of Music Festival, it is highly recommended to book your overnight stay as soon as possible! Here you can find a complete listing of all your local Fox Cities accommodation options.
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